RN Coordinator - 4 West

UPMC; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an RN Coordinator to organize, plan, and direct clinical and management activities for the designated nursing unit. The role oversees daily patient/nursing care delivery and participates as part of the health care team to maintain continuity and quality of care.

Responsibilities include optimizing patient flow, supporting throughput initiatives, coordinating CDU/CPOU and Medical Observation care, ensuring accurate charge capture, and leading staff huddles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes to improve patient flow, staffing efficiency, LOS, documentation accuracy, and billing outcomes.
• Coordinate and monitor care progression for CDU/CPOU and Medical Observation patients to reduce LOS and improve outcomes.
• Lead daily staff huddles and communicate operational updates, priorities, and departmental information.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient and physician satisfaction.

Job description

Purpose:
The RN Coordinator is responsible for assisting with organizing, planning, leading and directing clinical and management activities for the designated nursing unit. The RN Coordinator contributes to organizational operations. The RN Coordinator is accountable for daily supervision of patient/nursing care delivery. The RN Coordinator participates as a member of the health care team in maintaining, continuity and quality of patient care.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize processes to improve patient flow, staffing efficiency, length of stay (LOS), documentation accuracy, and billing outcomes.
• Support patient throughput initiatives from the Emergency Department (ED), including direct admissions and interfacility transfers.
• Coordinate and monitor care progression for Clinical Decision Unit (CDU/CPOU) and Medical Observation patients to reduce length of stay and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure accurate charge capture through proper documentation and compliance with billing requirements.
• Develop staff schedules and make necessary adjustments to ensure safe, efficient, and comprehensive patient care.
• Lead daily staff huddles and communicate key operational updates, priorities, and departmental information.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote exceptional patient and physician satisfaction.
• Support the establishment, validation, and ongoing monitoring of staff competencies for all patient care personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.